Expected results

The project contributes towards increasing awareness and information of the target audience and stakeholders about the natural values for which Troodos National Forest Park was included in the Natura 2000 network; highlighting the multiple socio-economic benefits of ecosystem services provided by the Troodos National Forest Park and the Network in general.

The project expects to reach out to:

90% of Cypriots

25% of tourists in Cyprus (more than 1 million tourists visit Cyprus per year).

Through a specific information and awareness campaign, the project will increase awareness, build capacity and change the perceptions of various groups. More specifically, by the end of the project, it is expected that the project will increase awareness by:

50% of the inhabitants of Cyprus through media broadcasting, TV presentations, ads in newspapers/ magazines, buses, billboards and mobile exhibition

40% of policy implementers (including representatives of the tourism industry sector) through training workshops, Layman’s report and report on best practices

80% of local people and local authorities through rural workshops, information points and boards and Layman’s report

40% of children through short animated cartoons

50% of youth through social media, website, Mobile Apps and Radio live links